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Add 50/45 and 81/60

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

50/45 + 81/60 is 443/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/180 + 243/180 = 200 + 243/180 = 443/180
5. So, 50/45 + 81/60 = 443/180
   In mixed form: 283/180

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